A family fun restaurant group has created a new look to celebrate its fourth decade in business in the capital.
The business was founded by David Howie Scott in 1990 and has endured through serving “honest seasonal Scottish food, looking after people properly, and creating restaurants that feel part of the city rather than apart from it”.
The baton has now been handed on to Louis Scott who runs the business alongside Suzanne O’Connor. He said: “We didn’t want Scotts to feel like somewhere you come in, eat and leave. There’s enough of that already.
“The aim was to create a space where people can properly relax, whether that’s breakfast, a long lunch, or a few drinks in the evening. We’ve opened up the room, softened the lighting and introduced a new bar, but more importantly, we’ve focused on how it feels to be here.”
David Howie Scott said: “We started Howies to champion Scotland’s incredible produce and to make great food accessible without compromising on quality, and after three decades that ethos remains unchanged.
“As we enter the next chapter of Howies’ development, we will continue to prioritise sustainable growth and focus on local suppliers. We have great partnerships with outstanding producers including George Bower Butchers, Mellis Cheese, Newbarns Brewery, and Welch Fishmongers, and this will be extended.”
The restaurant is also available for private hire and has an events arm, with a catering partnership at Riddle’s Court on The Lawnmarket. But the events business is available to parties in offices, marquees and castles.
Louis Scott said: ““We’re proud of what’s been built over the last 36 years.
“But the focus now is on continuing to improve, making sure we’re delivering great food, proper hospitality, great service and real quality to our customers, and creating spaces people genuinely want to spend time in.
“That also means growing sustainably, supporting local producers, and staying connected to Edinburgh’s cultural life. If we keep doing all of that well, the rest will follow.”
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